Caribbean reports tourism surge, braces for Zika impact

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Caribbean is reporting a surge in tourism that easily surpassed the global growth rate as it set new arrival and spending records amid concerns the mosquito-borne Zika virus could put a dent in those numbers this year.

The news comes as Latin American and Caribbean countries struggle with an increase in Zika cases. Officials said there have been a "negligible" number of trip cancellations to the Caribbean but did not have a specific figure. Puerto Rico has reported several wedding and business conference cancellations.